In an internal note consulted by BFMTV, the BNRF (National Brigade for the Search of Fugitives) conducted an in-depth analysis of the red notices—requests for location and arrest disseminated globally by Interpol—to compile a list of the most favored countries by French fugitives, categorized by the offenses for which they are sought. This analysis highlights the global patterns of where individuals fleeing French authorities are likely to relocate, based on the nature of their alleged crimes.

The data reveal that Morocco tops the list with 218 recorded French fugitives, followed by Algeria with 124, Israel with 87, Tunisia with 59, the United Arab Emirates with 48, and Turkey in sixth place. The United Kingdom ranks seventh with 34 fugitives, while the United States is eighth with 20.

Financial Crimes Predominate Among Fugitives in Israel

This internal report categorizes countries based on the types of offenses attributed to French fugitives. Notably, Israel emerges as the leading destination for French individuals wanted for financial crimes, with a staggering 91% of French fugitives believed to be in Israel being sought for such offenses. Morocco, on the other hand, is the primary destination for those wanted for drug trafficking, accounting for 49% of fugitives suspected to be in the country. Meanwhile, in Algeria (41%) and Tunisia (47%), French fugitives are predominantly involved in common law offenses and acts of violence unrelated to organized crime, including domestic violence, child abduction, sexual assaults, and other sexual offenses.

The statistics in the United Arab Emirates present a more balanced overview, although financial crime fugitives remain the largest group (38%). Additionally, 33% of French fugitives in the UAE are wanted for drug-related offenses, followed by 25% for organized crime unrelated to drugs. Lastly, 4% are sought for common law offenses.

It is important to note that terrorist offenses are excluded from this classification, as they fall under the jurisdiction of other agencies.

As reported by fr.news.yahoo.com.